Empordà is a small area with a variety of soils found in few other locations: slate slopes, sandy plains, fluvial sediment, clay-silt, gravel… This diversity of soils allows us to grow grapes with an enormous range of nuances and to produce complex wines full of character. Like Perelada 3 and 5 Finques.
3 Finques 2019
Designation of origin: Empordà
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Merlot (21%), Samsó (14%), Ull de Llebre (9%), Garnatxa Negra (8%), Monastrell (3%).
Ageing: Temperature controlled fermentation on the skins takes place at 24ºC. Medium maceration.
Tasting note: Intense cherry red. On the nose there’s a predominance ripe fruit and some fine ageing notes. In the mouth it is nice, well-balanced, with ripe tannins. It has a medium structure. A long and enveloping wine, with lots of personality.
5 Finques 2018
Designation of origin: Empordà
Varietals: Garnatxa (26%), Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), Merlot (21%), Syrah (16%), Samsó (9%), Monastrell (3%), Cabernet Franc (1%).
Ageing: 18 months in Bordeaux barrels, 50% fine American oak and 50% Allier French oak. Then bottled.
Tasting note: Deep cherry red colour.
Its aroma reminds of red fruits, spices, with some balsamic notes and a toasted background.
In the mouth it is fresh, well-structured and balanced. Its tannins are present but well integrated.
This is a wine with a great personality and a long after-taste.
Ratings:
- 2014Guía Intervinos 201690 points
